Fujifilm
X-S10 2020
Best for DSLR switchers, travel & vlogging
£699
list price · used from £568 at eBay
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X-S10 vs A5000
Quick take: The X-S10 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-S10 — Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging: The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
Who should buy what
X-S10 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S10Fujifilm · 2020 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £154Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-S10
A5000
Portrait
7.0/10
4.3/10
Street
6.7/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
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Filmmaking
5.4/10
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Documentary
5.5/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.2/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.2/10
Food
7.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
6.8/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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